Whangārei Boys' High School vs Whangarei School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 348 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
| Measure | Whangārei Boys' High School Avenues, Northland | Whangarei School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 37 | #24 of 72 |
| National rank | #240 of 486 | #964 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,404 | 480 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 474 | 464 |
| Total roll | 1,404 | 480 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | -17.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 46.8% | – |
| Māori students | 42.6% | 29.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 3.3% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avenues | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.wbhs.school.nz | www.whangareiprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whangārei Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.4 vs 46.4).
- •Whangarei School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 474).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,404 vs 480).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -17.1%).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 480.
- •Whangārei Boys' High School is boys and Whangarei School is co-educational.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whangārei Boys' High School better than Whangarei School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangārei Boys' High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Whangārei Boys' High School and Whangarei School?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Avenues and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Whangārei Boys' High School: 474. Whangarei School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Whangārei Boys' High School and Whangarei School rank in Northland?
Whangārei Boys' High School is 4th of 37 and Whangarei School is 24th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).